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21. Civil Society at the Centre: NDA Rallies Sector to Tackle Poverty Head-On: (Latest News); ... of Social Development (DSD)—the two-day gathering in Benoni brings together a diverse range of civil society organisations from across South Africa, along with leadership from DSD, SASSA, the NDA, and ...; Created on 09 May 2025
22. Dsd Defends Its Position On The Child Support Grant.: (Latest News); ... including 4.1 million older persons. The Committee oversees the work of the DSD and its agencies—including the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the National Development Agency (NDA). ...; Created on 09 May 2025
23. Social Department To Appeal The Judgement On Covid 19 Social Relief Of Distress: (Latest News); ... support to millions of beneficiaries. SASSA will continue to administer the cSRD as per existing guidelines to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. The department calls for patience and understanding ...; Created on 03 February 2025
24. Social Development To Host Namibian Delegation On A Learning Visit To South Africa: (Latest News); ... During the BNC held last year, it was agreed that the Department, through SASSA, will no longer accept new social grants applications, but will continue with existing beneficiaries who will be phase ...; Created on 04 November 2024
25. Roundtable Discussion Focuses On “Graduating” Social Grants Beneficiaries Out Of Poverty: (Latest News); CAPE TOWN, 30 October: The first of the two-day roundtable discussion convened by the Department of Social Development, National Development Agency (NDA) and SASSA in collaboration with the Finmark Trust ...; Created on 30 October 2024
26. Remarks by the Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mr Ganief Hendricks, MP on the occasion of the launch of the Social Security Review Volume 2: (Latest News); ... Development, Mr Peter Netshipale; CEO of SASSA, Ms Totsie Memela-Khambula; Acting CEO of NDA, Mr Bongani Magongo; CEO of HSRC, Professor Sarah Mosoetsa; Distinguished researchers, authors, members ...; Created on 28 October 2024
27. Media Statement: Minister Tolashe Wishes Social Grant Beneficiaries Well: (Latest News); ... write their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. According to the records of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) there are 696 886 social grants beneficiaries writing the ...; Created on 24 October 2024
28. Speech by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Nokuzola Tolashe, MP on the occasion of the tabling of Budget Vote 19 of the Department of Social Development to the National Assembly: (Latest News); ... Portfolio, which comprises of Social Development, the National Development Agency (NDA) and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) lead government’s efforts to forge partnerships through which ...; Created on 17 July 2024
29. Minister Zulu And Mec Khoza To Distribute Social Relief Of Distress To Disaster-Stricken Families In Tongaat, Kwazulu-Natal: (Latest News); ... 08h40-09h30 Media RSVPs may be directed to Ms Precious Mupenzi on 083 715 0034 /e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Ms Sandy Godlwana on 082 678 5634/ e-mail: SandyG@sassa.gov.za ISSUED BY THE ...; Created on 12 June 2024
30. Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu Conducts Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme At Disaneng Tribal Council, North West: (Latest News); ... Agency (NDA) and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in collaboration with the Departments of Health and Home Affairs. The aim is to improve citizens’ interaction with government institutions, ...; Created on 21 May 2024
31. Minister Zulu Congratulates All Grade 12 Learners Receiving Social Development Services Who Passed The 2023 National Senior Certificate Examinations: (Latest News); ... of various government services aimed at tackling child and adult poverty. The linking and sharing of administrative data systems within the social cluster departments—Social Development, SASSA, Department ...; Created on 24 January 2024
32. Minister Zulu Concludes Ministerial Outreach Programme In Mpumalanga: (Latest News); ... by visiting SASSA Local Office in Mbombela. The SASSA Local office is one of the 3 local offices under Ehlanzeni District Municipality and covers including Mbombela, Barbeton, Matsulu, Daantjie, ...; Created on 24 January 2024
33. Minister Zulu Encourages Teenage Mothers To Return Back To School To Break The Cycle Of Poverty: (Latest News); 10 January, Emakhazeni, Mpumalanga – The Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu concluded the first day of her outreach programme in Mpumalanga Province by visiting the SASSA Local Office in Emakhazeni ...; Created on 24 January 2024
34. Media Statement Attention All Journalists/Producers For Immediate Coverage Not All 74 000 Deceased Recipients Were Ghost Accounts: (Latest News); The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is aware of the story aired on SABC 404 which stated that over 74 000 deceased recipients were wrongly paid by SASSA. This was revealed by Social Development ...; Created on 24 January 2024
35. Speech by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, MP on the occasion of the tabling of the Social Development Portfolio Budget Vote 19 to the National Assembly: (Latest News); ... SASSA Ms Totsi Memela Khumbula, the Acting CEO of the NDA Ms Hlapolosa, I must also acknowledge the Chair of the NDA Ms Ruth Bhengu, as well as the Registar of the South African Council of Social Service ...; Created on 30 May 2023
36. Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu Kicks Off her DDM Outreach in Amajuba: (Latest News); ... communities in which they operate in. Later in the afternoon, Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu in collaboration with South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will handover one hundred and fift ...; Created on 22 May 2023
37. Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu Kicks Off her DDM Outreach in Amajuba: (Uncategorised); ... communities in which they operate in. Later in the afternoon, Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu in collaboration with South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will handover one hundred and fift ...; Created on 22 May 2023
38. Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu Kicks Off her DDM Outreach in Amajuba: (Latest News); ... communities in which they operate in. Later in the afternoon, Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu in collaboration with South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will handover one hundred and fift ...; Created on 22 May 2023
39. South Africa Receives Prestigious ISSA Good Practice Award for Social Security Programmes in Africa: (Latest News); ... of children, ranging from social grants to free schooling and free health care amongst others.” At the same Award Ceremony, the Department’s Agency, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) ...; Created on 18 May 2023
40. South Africa Receives Prestigious ISSA Good Practice Award for Social Security Programmes in Africa: (Latest News); ... of children, ranging from social grants to free schooling and free health care amongst others.” At the same Award Ceremony, the Department’s Agency, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) ...; Created on 18 May 2023

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